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Thursdays by the Lake: Slapnation

July 2, 2015 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Bring a blanket or favorite chair & enjoy live music by some of the area’s hottest bands on the banks of Lake Maury. The Mariners’ Museum Summer Concert Series is every Thursday night from June – August.

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